— Meet the Founding Head before the school opens
A British education arrives in Kanda, Tokyo in autumn 2027.
Take the first step as a Founding Family.
Epsom College Tokyo is a British international school opening in Kanda, Tokyo in autumn 2027.
Ahead of the opening, the Founding Head and the leadership team will explain
the curriculum, the progression pathway and how to apply.
Epsom College Tokyo
A British international school opening in Kanda, Tokyo in autumn 2027
Established jointly by Educ8 Group, which operates Epsom College in the UK and Epsom College Malaysia, and the Kanda University of International Studies Group. As the first Epsom College campus in Japan, it will cover the early years and primary stages.
What to Expect
What the day covers
Ahead of the opening, families can hear directly from the school what they need in order to make a decision.
The Founding Head and leadership team
Hear directly from the Founding Head and the leadership team of Epsom College Tokyo about how the school is being built.
British curriculum and daily care
The school will explain its British curriculum, its pastoral care, and its approach to Early Years and primary education.
The Epsom Global pathway
See how progression works beyond Year 6 through the Epsom Global pathway.
Voices of Epsom College Malaysia graduates
Japanese graduates of Epsom College Malaysia will share their own experiences and journeys.
Applications and assessments
Speak directly with the admissions team about applications, assessments and entry pathways.
Children's Engagement Centre
An engagement centre for children
Interactive activities are prepared for children joining their families on the day.
A first taste of learning at Epsom
A warm and welcoming introduction to the Epsom learning environment.
Experience the teaching approach
Children experience elements of Epsom's own teaching approach through real activities.
See your child in the setting
Families can see firsthand how their child may engage, grow and thrive within the Epsom community.
Founding Families
What attending as a Founding Family means
Families attending this event will be among the first to:
- Receive personalised guidance on how to apply to Epsom College Tokyo
- Pre-register for the admissions assessments, moving ahead with entry for autumn 2027
- Join the Founding Families cohort and help shape the first chapter of Epsom College Tokyo
Programme
Programme for the day
Doors open at 10:15. The day is split into two halves.
School presentation and curriculum overview, with the Children's Engagement Centre running simultaneously.
Consultation with Epsom (pre-registered) and admission assessments (Year 1–4).
Year Groups
Year groups for AY 2027/28
Use your child's date of birth to find the appropriate year group.
| Date of Birth | Age | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2023 – 31 Aug 2024 | 3+ | EYFS |
| 01 Sept 2022 – 31 Aug 2023 | 4+ | EYFS |
| 01 Sept 2021 – 31 Aug 2022 | 5+ | Year 1 |
| 01 Sept 2020 – 31 Aug 2021 | 6+ | Year 2 |
| 01 Sept 2019 – 31 Aug 2020 | 7+ | Year 3 |
| 01 Sept 2018 – 31 Aug 2019 | 8+ | Year 4 |
| 01 Sept 2017 – 31 Aug 2018 | 9+ | Year 5 |
| 01 Sept 2016 – 31 Aug 2017 | 10+ | Year 6 |
Based on the year group table published by the school, correct as of September 2026. Please contact Epsom College Tokyo for the latest information.
Event Details
Event details
- Event
- Founding Families Admissions Event, Epsom College Tokyo
- Date and time
- Saturday 5 September 2026, 10:15 – 16:00 (doors open 10:15)
- Venue
- Tokyo International Forum, Hall B5 (3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
- Access
- 1-minute walk from Yurakucho Station / 5-minute walk from Tokyo Station
- For
- Families considering EYFS to Year 6 entry in AY 2027/28
- Admission
- Free (registration required)
- Host
- Epsom College Tokyo
- Contact
- admissions@epsomcollegetokyo.jp (the school's admissions team)
Registration
Register to attend
Saturday 5 September 2026, 10:15 – 16:00 | Tokyo International Forum, Hall B5 | Free, registration required
Registration in advance is required to attend. Places in the inaugural year are limited.
How to register
Registration is handled by Epsom College Tokyo, the host of this event. Use the button below to go to the school's registration form.
Go to the school's formAn external site (the Epsom College Tokyo registration form) opens in a new tab. Your registration is managed by the school.
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